Patricia Levin - Saddleback College

Professor: Patricia Levin

Department: TBD

College: Saddleback College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ARTH20
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took this class online and it was a first 8 weeks class. It crammed a 16 week class into 8 weeks. (twice the work in half the time). Dr Levin is a mediocre teacher in my opinion because she grades where it's almost impossible to get an A. She expects all students to be passionate about art and understand every term better than Da Vinci himself.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ARTH13705
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Ridiculously unattainable expectations for an art appreciation class. Expect 2 essays per week and expect to be graded extremely (unnecessarily) hard on these. I liked the content but the course work and unrealistic expectations made me drop the class. It's way too much work for an art class, in my opinion. Do not take if you can help it!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ART120
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She doesnt seem as a happy person or teacher. Final paper requires 2 museums visiting and 8 pages. After my hours work, she even did not post my final paper grade, b/c she took off class off canvas already. Only a couple of days after paper due day?! What a joke?! In short, Unpleasant class, stupid material and awful teacher.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ARTH20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She is never pleased with anything and she gives out unrealistic expectations for discussion boards. Also she doesnt update her field trip papers with the semester so get ready to drive to museums that are closed for the season.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ARTH20
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took this class as a psychology major with a big interest in art. The material is interesting for the most part, but might be difficult to meet the assignment requirements unless you are really motivated to think on art. She is looking for honest work, and a critical eye. You will have to write a lot, especially for the semester project.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ARTH20
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class is not an easy A you always have to stay on track and make sure you turn everything in. There's a lot of videos and reading you need to do throughout the course. She's very understanding and will accept late work if you communicate with her. She also post grades and replies to emails quickly, which was something I really liked.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHOT25
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE!!! There is a ridiculous amount of work for this class. Took this course online and she gives two 3 paragraph discussions each week + 2 quizzes. Gave the midterm Thanksgiving week. Extremely tough grader! Her due dates are wrong and inconsistent on each page of directions. If you must take good luck!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHOTO25
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Took it for easy art credits, ended up being the hardest class Ive ever taken. The term paper for this class is more than my actual important classes which is bs. Basically have to watch two hours worth of boring videos and write two essays every week. Ridiculous amount of work for the class youre taking. Avoid at all costs

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ARTH20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dont waste your time. She is so rude. She expects you to understand and know everything about art history, and talk about in every discussion board... although it was never taught. She also makes you watch several videos throughout the week. So happy to take this class off my schedule, because the stuff that she does teach is not useful.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ART17100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Hardest A I've ever worked for. If you are not a strong writer I'd advise not taking this class. Maybe the class would of been different if I had taken it in a regular semester as opposed to a condensed semester.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ARTH20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

There is a lot of material but if you look at what she wants, youll get a good grade. She communicates really quickly and clearly what she wants and tries to make classical art interesting.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ART20
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I would not have expected this class to be so difficult. This was one of the hardest classes I have ever taken and I just took it for art credit. She is a very hard grader on everything even if you try your best. She is kind of rude when you ask for feedback as well which makes things more difficult. Would recommend another course.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ART20
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Sometimes it felt like there was a lot of work. Expect to spend 4 or more hours a week, but if you do it and follow instructions it an easy A. She is extremely understanding and gave me an extension on a paper when I needed it. Gives good feedback and always replies to emails.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ARTH20
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I was surprised that she had so many negative reviews. In all fairness, she may come off as passive aggressive at times, but I do not blame her for many students do not reference the syllabus or required material. She truly cares about the student's ability to succeed and will give constructive criticism and/or extend the due date.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ARTH20
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Usually with art classes that non art majors take, you'd assume the teacher would grade you based on effort and not actual content. She grades all on content so if you don't understand the difficult material, you're screwed. Way too many videos to watch and would definitely take something else for art credit.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ART20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

30 years in the Saddleback College!!!! Just like student's GPA, the accumulated 2.7 rating says it all. Most of the students will not benefit from this instructor. It maybe good for students who like to write essays.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ARTH20
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She is very strict and grade the discussion board very hard. However, she gives good feedback on the essay discussion board so you can she what you did wrong. She can come off that way on her discussion board comment so that she can help us earn 15/15 points on the essay. Remember to read her feedback and it help us understand what she want .

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ART20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The work load for this class is pretty heavy for 3 units. You have to write 2 essays and 4 responses each week, plus other various assignments (including two museum papers). It's an art appreciation class, but she bases it around her own interpretations of the art. She's not very understanding when she changes dates. Quote, "Aren't you oblivious?"

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ARTH20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She grades hard on the discussion boards and there is over 2 hours of videos per week for the online class. There are two lessons per week and 2 quizzes every week.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ARTH20
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took this class for my gen-ed. Two lessons per week, each lesson has 3-5 videos 10min-3hours long each. Then you must write an "essay" style (3-5 paragraphs) discussion post for each, then reply to 2 other students responses in each. Two museum papers, fairly easy, two weekly quizzes and a midterm and a final. Too much work for a 3 unit class.